I won't be surprised if you haven't heard of this Italian dish Frittata. It's a popular local dish that has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well. You will find similarities with an omelet, scrambled eggs, or crustless quiche. The twist is that it's enriched with vegetables, meat, and cheese to give you a much-enhanced taste. Also, the ratio of egg to milk is different in quiche where you use fewer eggs and more milk. This makes the texture of frittata more solid than quiche. Omelet, on the other hand, is lighter than frittata and you don't need to bake it.
Ingredients
- Large eggs – 8
- Milk – 1/2 cup
- Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup
- Goat cheese – ½ cup
- Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup
- Bell pepper – ½ cup, different colors
- Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Herbs – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper
This recipe is ideal for serving 4 people.
Cooking method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Whisk eggs, heavy cream, and salt together until you get a smooth texture. Set them aside.
- Chop the vegetables. Boil some vegetables like kale, broccoli, and others. You don't need to boil bell peppers and tomatoes. You can use mushrooms, jalapenos, or olives straight from the can.
- Put butter on the cast iron pan. It is good to use a pan 9X10 inches in diameter. This pan will fit both the stovetop and oven. Alternatively, coat the sides of the baking pan with melted butter.
- Add the vegetables evenly to the pan.
- Pour the egg mixture on top.
- Add cheese and other toppings.
- Bake them for 15 minutes. You should make sure that you don't over-bake the frittata, or else it will become dry and rubbery.
How to check if frittata is done:
- Notice the center and edges of the frittata and see if they are still jiggly or not. If they are not and turn light golden in color then it is done.
- Just like you test a cake, get a knife or toothpick and insert it into the center of the frittata. If they come out clean, you can stop baking.
- You can use a thermometer to check the temperature. When the internal temperature becomes 160 degrees F, it is done.
You can serve it with coffee cake, scones, or cinnamon rolls.
Storing
You should first cool the frittata after taking it out from the oven and then slice it. Use a plastic wrap to cover the slices. Then put them in an airtight container. You can refrigerate it for up to 4 days. Before eating the refrigerated frittata you need to reheat it in the microwave.
Tips
- If you want to omit dairy, then you can do so. However, the frittata will taste more eggy and less creamy.
- It will be convenient for you to precook the vegetables.
- Grease the baking pan; otherwise, frittata might stick to the pan.
- It is better to cook the vegetables before pouring the egg mixture over them. Some vegetables tend to be watery, like spinach. So, if you don't cook it before, it will release water into the egg mixture making it watery.
- Season and saute the veggies before adding the egg mixture.
- Make sure your skillet is oven-safe and nonstick. It is best to use a cast iron skillet.
- Add pesto sauce or warm salsa to spice it up.
Frittata variations
Frittata is a versatile egg dish that gives you room to be creative with the toppings. You can add your favorite ingredients to make it your favorite dish of the day.
- Cheese – mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, feta, or goat cheese
- Veggies : Broccoli, red bell peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, onions, zucchini, eggplant, jalapenos, garlic, leaves, shallots, olives, tomatoes, spinach, and kale.
- Meat : bacon, chicken, beef
- Herbs : chives, ill, basil, parsley, oregano
Try out this excellent breakfast item today and get appreciation from your family members. It's easy to cook and delicious to eat. It is a great dish for a brunch. You can prepare the veggies in advance and keep them in the refrigerator so that you can cook quickly.
